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Laboratory Safety and Procedures

Laboratory Safety and Procedures . Safety Rules 1. Laboratory Safety and Procedures . Why Worry About Safety?. Lab Safety: Everyone is Responsible!. Safety glasses Contact lenses Long hair and bulky clothing Rings, watches, and dangling jewelry. Accidents?. Accidents can happen

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Laboratory Safety and Procedures

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  1. Laboratory Safety and Procedures Safety Rules 1 Laboratory Safety and Procedures

  2. Laboratory Safety and Procedures Why Worry About Safety? Laboratory Safety and Procedures

  3. Lab Safety:Everyone is Responsible! • Safety glasses • Contact lenses • Long hair and bulky clothing • Rings, watches, and dangling jewelry Laboratory Safety and Procedures

  4. Accidents? • Accidents can happen • Remain calm • Report ALL accidents immediately • Prevention! • watch & help your partner Laboratory Safety and Procedures

  5. Types of Accidents &How to Handle them • A. Broken Glass • most common • stop where you are; assess situation • move when safe; report cuts • clean up; put in broken glass box • chemicals involved? Laboratory Safety and Procedures

  6. Types of Accidents &How to Handle them • B. Scrapes and Cuts • report immediately to teacher • possibility of infection • do not contact another’s blood • what if blood is present? Laboratory Safety and Procedures

  7. Types of Accidents &How to Handle them • C. Chemical Spills • chemical safety warning signs • small mess or major disaster? • treat all as dangerous; respect • wait for instructor’s directions • on your skin or clothing? Laboratory Safety and Procedures

  8. Types of Accidents &How to Handle them • D. Fire • lab burners • when not in use, turn it off • paper • place in sink; run water • clothing or hair • fire blanket; fire extinguisher Laboratory Safety and Procedures

  9. Lab Safety Equipment • eye wash station • safety shower • fire safety blanket • fire extinguisher • first aid kit • fume hood • spill kit • goggle cabinet Laboratory Safety and Procedures

  10. Clean-Up: • follow instructor’s directions • NEVER put back in bottle • return bottles to proper place • wash/dry glassware; store it • clean/dry your lab area Laboratory Safety and Procedures

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